Audit
Auditor-General for the Federal Capital Territory
AuG-FCT
52/100
Summary
The Auditor-General for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) operates under the FCT Administration framework established by the Federal Capital Territory Act 2004 and the applicable FCT Audit Service Law. The FCT Administration is unique in that it is a federal ministerial responsibility (FCT Minister) but with state-like service delivery functions. The FCT Auditor-General audits FCT Area Councils and FCT Administration agencies and reports to the FCT Administration and the National Assembly FCT Committee.
Independence Scorecard
52/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Federal Capital Territory (Administration) Act 2004 and FCT Audit Service Law
- Citation
- FCT Administration Act Cap F8 LFN 2004; FCT Audit Service Law
Jurisdiction scope
All FCT Area Councils, FCT Administration ministries, departments, and agencies receiving appropriations from the FCT Statutory Allocation